News

We keep you updated on the important matters affecting our industry. Read through the latest news and updates from the Institute.

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Have your say: Our Cairns 2020

Cairns Regional Council has commenced consultation on “Our Cairns 2020”. Council’s largest ever survey is open for the general public, business community, and industry groups to ensure their voice is heard on the future of Cairns.
Review

FNQROC Regional Development Manual reviewed

The Institute has written to the Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (FNQROC) after reviewing the Regional Development Manual - Version 8 DRAFT (2019) eight amendments (the amendment).

BIFOLA hits now: check new requirements

October 1 is the date some new requirements arising from the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2020 (BIFOLA Act) come into play.

State Government Infrastructure charges cap and SARA fee increases

The Infrastructure Charges cap is up by 2.9% and State Agency Referral Assessment (SARA) fees and tribunal fees are up by 1.8%. In light of the challenging economic conditions, the decision to increase state fees during a global pandemic and...

Street design manual: walkable neighbourhoods

Aligning with the Queensland Government’s introduction of the Healthy and active communities mandatory provisions, the Street Design Manual: Walkable Neighbourhoods is live and available for members to support planning for and delivering walkable neighbourhoods.
Property Valuation

Valuation problem progressing to a fix

The Institute has obtained the support of the Australian Property Institute (API) for valuations to better match the sale price of new property.
Industrial Park

Institute call for capital works investments gains traction

The first tranche of accelerated works projects has been announced by the Queensland Government as part of the economic recovery plan. Eight projects were announced comprising $66 million in capital works to help rebuild Queensland’s economy.
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Institute weighs in on catalytic fund

The Institute’s CEO Kirsty Chessher-Brown has written to all local governments that cover branch territory, to provide assistance identifying priority projects for the Queensland Government’s recent announcement on Building Acceleration Fund.